Risk, Audit & Compliance Manager (FTC 6 month maternity cover)

Wolseley UK; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant is seeking a Risk, Audit & Compliance Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Warwick. This role, which offers a hybrid working model, involves designing and implementing compliance policies, internal audit programs, and managing operational risks. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in audit or risk management and a relevant professional qualification. A competitive salary with benefits, including bonuses and a generous pension scheme, is offered.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave with increasing service

Healthcare access

Cycle to work scheme

Online and high street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management or audit roles is essential.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/IIA/IRM) required.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement company-wide compliance policies.
• Lead whistleblowing investigations and produce reports.
• Deliver internal audit programs for assurance on controls.

Skills

Experience in External Audit

Risk Management

Stakeholder management

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree and professional qualification in accountancy, internal audit, or risk management

Job description

Salary: £65,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Risk, Audit & Compliance Manager - Warwick (Hybrid) - Group Corporate Services - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

So, who are we? We are the Wolseley Group – a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and, best of all, providing opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award‑winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), the potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity/adoption leave, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts. We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Designing, implementing, and embedding company‑wide policies, procedures, and awareness initiatives to address key legal and regulatory compliance risks.
• Developing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing the Group’s business continuity framework, ensuring effective plans are in place to mitigate major operational risks.
• Leading whistleblowing investigations by gathering, analysing, and evaluating evidence, and producing clear, concise reports for stakeholders.
• Delivering internal audit programmes that provide independent assurance on the design and effectiveness of controls, ensuring key risks are appropriately managed.
• Partnering with the Senior Risk, Audit & Compliance Manager to strengthen and embed the Group’s risk management framework, ensuring robust processes exist to identify and manage risks across the organisation.
• Facilitating risk meetings with business units, functions, and leadership teams to ensure risks are clearly understood, assessed, and addressed through targeted control improvement plans.

This is a full‑time, 6‑month Fixed Term contract. Working Mon‑Friday 40 hours a week, with flex to work remotely 2 days a week.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in an External Audit, Internal Audit, Risk Management or Assurance role.
• A degree alongside a professional qualification in accountancy, internal audit, or risk management (e.g. ACA/ACCA/IIA/IRM).
• Knowledge of risk management techniques and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO).
• Strong analytical skills, able to quickly identify and present key issues concisely and impactfully.
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills, capable of collaborating with and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the business.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please be aware that we are extending the application period for this role until the new year. Consequently, interviews will not be held until then. Rest assured, we will review your application, but this process may take a bit longer than usual. If you don’t hear from us right away, please don’t worry. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful festive break!